Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next decade of innovation, transforming how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and creative disruption to position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 5-year strategic innovation roadmap aligned with 2026 technological trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI, quantum computing, and biotech solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging disruptions and competitive threats
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future-ready technologies into core business operations
- Present compelling future-state visions to investors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Build and manage an innovation incubator for moonshot projects targeting 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurism roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching market-disrupting products or services
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in agile development environments
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies preferred